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Tim Herlihy

Tim isn’t your average COO, despite this executive history.

He lives by four pillars of success: family/relationships, career, health, and hobbies/interests. Tim has long dedicated himself to role modelling ‘another way’—the way of men visibly and successfully combining family, career and life.

Tim is a seasoned CFO and sponsor of large-scale change and business transformation. He’s highly attuned to the changing nature of business and work, using key insights to evolve How Do You Do It in line with client needs.

Running How Do You Do It alongside his business and life partner, Virginia, Tim is deeply invested in reshaping the norms and expectations of parents globally.

As dad to Alex and Ben, Tim has indulged in his fair share of interesting tales and dad jokes. He is mad about (most) sports, loves a good red and has a wonderful knack of seeing the upside to just about any situation.

Professional overview:

  • Co-owner, COO and Director of How Do You Do It
  • Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
  • Background in C-suite/senior leadership roles in financial and professional services
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of New South Wales

Experience

  • Co-owner, Director & COO How Do You Do It
  • Transformation Projects for University of Technology Sydney, City of Parramatta Council, Urban Growth, Australian Institute of Management NSW & ACT and APC Australia Pty Ltd;
  • CFO and COO roles at Australian ASX and US NASDAQ Listed Companies;
  • Executive Director in Investment Banking;
  • Senior Audit & Advisory Manager KPMG in Sydney and London.

Virginia Herlihy

Virginia is the reason How Do You Do It exists.

She started the business in 2006 after realising there was little support available for professionals who wanted a fulfilling career and family life.

She’s been creating role models and advocating for gender equality ever since.

Virginia is a highly experienced executive and transition coach with 25+ years of parenting and caring under her belt. Often described by her clients as warm and engaging, Virginia has perfected the art of non-judgement coupled with supportive challenge.

As CEO of How Do You Do It, Virginia’s goal is to help others create conscious choice; to expand their thinking, make decisions that reflect their values, and reshape societal norms along the way.

Virginia is mum to Alex and Ben. She runs How Do You Do It with her business and life partner, Tim. She is an early-morning swimmer, fierce friend and avid world traveller. You’ll never find her too far from a cup of ‘proper’ English tea.

 

Professional overview:

  • Founder, CEO and Director of How Do You Do It
  • Member of Chief Executive Women
  • IECL Certified Coach
  • Background in coaching, training and facilitation, with experience across a range of industries, including a niche in professional services
  • Bachelor of Education (Hons), University of Cambridge

Experience

  • Founder, CEO, Facilitator and Executive Coach, How Do You Do It
  • Corporate Facilitator and Trainer, The Broker Edge,
  • Sydney Corporate Facilitator and Trainer, The Mast Organisation, London and Sydney
  • Manager, Human Resources, KPMG, London